Ongoing Survey Studies at UT Southwestern

Dr. Juan Pascual has requested the sharing of these survey opportunities.

Before you agree to participate, make sure you have read the information sheets in the Learn more about the study links, your questions have been answered to your satisfaction; and you have freely decided to participate in this research.

You may contact Dr. Juan Pascual with any questions at Rare.Diseases@utsouthwestern.edu

Breastfeeding and Puberty Survey

Dr. Juan Pascual is interested in learning more about breastfeeding and puberty in patients with glucose transporter type 1 disorder (G1D) or who have symptoms of (G1D). We invite all adult patients diagnosed with G1D or the adult caregivers of minor patients with G1D to participate in our research study and fill out a survey.
To respond to the survey:

Anemia in Glut1 Deficiency Survey

Dr. Juan Pascual is interested in learning more about the red blood cell form of Glut1 deficiency in patients with glucose transporter type 1 disorder (G1D) or who have symptoms of (G1D). We invite all adult patients diagnosed with G1D or the adult caregivers of minor patients with G1D to participate in our research study and fill out a survey  

The survey is expected to take 10 minutes to complete. 

A Brain Bank for Rare and Undiagnosed Disorders

Dr. Juan Pascual is creating a Brain Bank to collect information, brains, and tissue samples from people with a rare or undiagnosed neurological disease or from a family member of someone who has a rare or undiagnosed neurological disease. The information that we learn by doing this study may help us develop knowledge about rare or undiagnosed brain disorders. 
You may be eligible for this study if you are:
  • Male or female of any age undergoing evaluation or treatment for a rare or undiagnosed neurological disease. This would include aborted fetal tissue in cases with suspected rare neurological diseases. 
  • A family member of these patients
  • Other healthy volunteers may also be invited to participate. 
  • Must be able to speak and read English or Spanish. 
  • Learn more about the study.
  • ​Questions? Contact the research team at Rare.Diseases@utsouthwestern.edu

Seizure Survey

Dr. Pascual is interested in learning more about certain types of seizures in patients with glucose transporter type 1 disorder (G1D)  and how seizures are treated in G1D. He invites all adult patients diagnosed with G1D or the adult caregivers of minor patients with G1D to fill out the following survey, regardless of seizure frequency or status.
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To respond to the survey:
  • Open the PDF form here: Seizure Survey (English) or Seizure Survey (Spanish)
  • Answer the questions using the form's drop down menus and blanks.
  • Name the file and save it to your computer in a place where you can find it.
  • Open a new email to Rare.Diseases@UTSouthwestern.edu.
  • Attach your saved PDF form, and click send.